CVE-2024-54488

Name: CVE-2024-54488
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-27T22:15:12.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-54488 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.7.2. Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 17.7.3
Apple	Ipados	>= 18.0, < 18.2
Apple	Iphone Os	< 18.2
Apple	Macos	< 13.7.2
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.7.2
Apple	Macos	>= 15.0, < 15.2

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121837Release Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121838Release Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121839Release Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121840Release Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121842Release Notes

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-54488?

How severe is CVE-2024-54488?

CVE-2024-54488 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54488?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST